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OAP still has some snow on the upper end of the trail. NAP has a small passable snow bank at the last switchback.

I just returned from Rock Creek and the Upper Miter Basin near Crabtree Pass (July 3rd - 6th). The mosquitoes at Rock Creek are terrible, as is the entry into Miter Basin (swarms on the attack!).

Sky Blue Lake had a few bugs, but not many. Upper Lakes near Crabtree Pass had no bugs.

I forgot how nasty the bugs are in early summer in the Sierra. I usually wait to hike deep into the Sierra from late August to October to avoid the swarms of blood-thirsty mosquitoes.

Hope this helps!

Thank you very much for your help!
Regards Erhard

Depending on the timing of your trip and the kind of snow year - those higher passes are often snowed in much longer than Cottonwood as well. This year shouldn't be an issue though based on the lower snow year and how quickly much of the Sierra is melting out. but the snow on Army/New Army is often another piece to factor in along with overall mileage/gain plans. =)